Dr. Behnam Abbasian
Founder, President, and CTO, BioFerScience
Dr. Behnam Abbasian is the Founder, President, and Chief Technology Officer of BioFerScience. He is a highly skilled veterinarian and microbiologist with over 12 years of experience in research and development within the animal health sector. Dr. Abbasian received international veterinary training and holds a Master of Science in Microbiology from the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, Canada.
Dr. Abbasian is recognized for his innovative work in the development of a novel bacterial microencapsulation method, designed to protect bacterial cells from the challenging environmental conditions commonly found on farms. His philosophy is that probiotics must be specifically tailored to the physiological needs of animals to deliver optimal benefits. This principle has guided his work in co-fermenting various species-specific bacterial strains, ensuring compatibility with the digestive systems of both ruminants and monogastric animals.
Throughout his career, Dr. Abbasian has authored numerous peer-reviewed research articles in the fields of veterinary medicine and microbiology. He is also the inventor of a U.S. patent in the field of probiotics, underscoring his commitment to advancing the science of animal health.